Did you catch last week's post about what a realistic food budget looks like in 2026? If not, I recommend going and having a quick look before reading this one? I shared some information about what 'average' families spend in the UK in 2026 and it might really help you to understand where your own food shopping budget fits with that. What I wanted to talk about today is how you can reduce your spend, or at least share what's worked for me. After figuring out our own realistic food budget, the biggest thing that helped me to then bring it down to a level that feels … [Read more...]
What’s a Realistic Food Budget in 2026?
It’s around this time of year when lots of us start thinking about our food budgets again. I'd much rather review our food spending in February because just getting through to Payday in January is an achievement in itself for us with the combination of an early December pay and the inevitable overspend of Christmas. So for me, February is that lovely reset month where everything settles back into a routine which makes it the perfect time to get a clear picture of what we’re actually spending on food because it’s so easy for the weekly shop to creep up without us even … [Read more...]
How to Make a DIY Draught Excluder (Cheap & Cosy)….
Did you catch my post a couple of weeks ago about ways to beat the draughts in your house this Winter? One of the the ideas I shared was to make a DIY draught excluder and I mentioned that I'd just bought some gorgeous Liberty fabric from Vinted which was super cheap as it was a small piece of fabric leftover from someone's project. It was the perfect size for a draught excluder as it was long and thin so I was really pleased with my bargain. When the colder months set in, there’s nothing more frustrating than feeling chilly draughts sneaking in under the doors. A simple … [Read more...]
Why you should LOVE your freezer….
If there’s one kitchen appliance that deserves a little more appreciation, it’s your freezer. It quietly works away in the background, saving us money, reducing waste, and making weeknight dinners so much easier. I honestly think learning to make the most of your freezer can completely change how you shop, cook, and plan meals. And please forgive me for repeating myself again but... Meal planning is one of the quickest ways to bring your food costs down — and your freezer makes it even easier. Food shopping is something we all have to spend money on and I promise you that … [Read more...]
How to clean out candle jars….
Today I'm going to show you how to clean out candle jars because I always feel like it's such a shame to get rid of the empty jars when they can be so pretty. We've been lucky enough to go to the US a few times over the last couple of years and each time we go, Miss Frugal stocks up on her favourite Bath and Bodyworks candles which come in pretty jars with lids. Once she's used them, it feels like a waste to get rid of the pretty little candle jars so we're experts now in how to clean out a candle jar and we have them all over as storage jars now. I've just cleaned out the Hot Cocoa … [Read more...]
Super smooth lips – the frugal way….
Today is all about how this amazing homemade lip scrub can give you super smooth lips without the usual price tag! We’ve all heard about the benefits of exfoliating our body and face, haven’t we? But our lips are one of those areas we tend to forget about completely. A gentle lip scrub can make such a difference though. It removes the dead, dry skin sitting on the surface and leaves your lips feeling soft and smooth again. And as if that wasn’t enough, smooth lips make your lipsticks, liners and glosses last so much longer because they adhere to a soft surface rather than catching on dry … [Read more...]
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